Category City News
Possible measles exposure reported at 2 Keizer businesses
People who visited two Keizer businesses the afternoon of Monday, March 30, may have been exposed to measles, the Oregon Health Authority said.
-Solar Nails, 4910 River Rd. N., 12-4:15 p.m.
-Pho Keizer, 3400 River Rd. N., 2:30-5:30 p.m.
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Heart clinic privately settles monopoly lawsuit with Salem Health
Oregon Heart Center and Salem Health settled a $15 million lawsuit that claimed Salem Health was attempting to monopolize heart care in the city. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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Work begins to make Marion Parkade more open, safer
City crews are beginning work on a revamp of the Marion Parkade at 538 Liberty St. N.E. Construction for the project costs roughly $6 million, and the city expects things to wrap up by November.
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UPDATE: Ethics commission makes final ruling Julie Hoy broke state meetings law
On Friday, April 10, the Oregon Government Ethics Commission is likely to issue its final order finding Salem Mayor Julie Hoy broke state law after she spoke with her colleagues about the former city manager’s job performance, leading to his resignation. If the order is approved, the mayor will receive a letter of education.
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Measles cases are increasing in Oregon. Here’s what to know
Oregon Health Authority is detecting measles in wastewater in counties without reported cases.
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Oregon gave millions in erroneous benefits for state health plan, audit says
A free Oregon health care program for adults who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid could have improperly given out $15 million in payments related to benefits for recipients, according to a recent audit of state-managed federal programs.
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Wildlife officials kill West Salem coyote following multiple reported sightings
Federal officials killed a coyote following a reported daytime attack near West Salem, but DNA later showed the incident involved two domestic dogs, and no coyote. The decision to kill the animal was a result of multiple reports of concerning coyote behavior made leading up to the attack and in the time after.
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U.S. Forest Service to close Portland headquarters, research station, open Salem office
The restructuring at the Forest Service involves closing the 100-year-old Pacific Northwest Research Station and installing a new state director in Salem.
Salem council candidates make their pitches to voters at Town Hall
Four current city councilors and their four challengers took the stage at the Elsinore Theatre Tuesday, March 31, to tell voters what they want to do if elected. The Town Hall was put on by Salem Reporter.
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